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KU55 NEF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,656 mi
Last recorded95,656 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 NEF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 95,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 95,602 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 93,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,201 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 92,108 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 90,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension torsion bar shows signs of wear

Fail 28 Mar 2023 90,397 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension torsion bar shows signs of wear

Pass 22 Mar 2022 89,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp gives a slightly unclear dipped beam pattern

Fail 22 Mar 2022 89,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp gives a slightly unclear dipped beam pattern

Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,064 miles

Offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

both front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

engine area oily underneath

rear suspension torsion bar shows signs of wear

slight play in steering

Fail 25 Mar 2021 89,064 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

both front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

engine area oily underneath

rear suspension torsion bar shows signs of wear

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,844 miles

brake discs worn / corroded

noise from rear suspension / possibly torsion bar

vehicle oily underneath

Fail 6 Mar 2020 87,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake discs worn / corroded

noise from rear suspension / possibly torsion bar

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,270 miles

offside reversing lamp inoperative

both front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings tearing / "repaired"

brake discs corroded

engine area oily underneath

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative

Fail 19 Mar 2019 86,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake discs corroded

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative

offside reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,426 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,659 miles

both front tyre valve stems split - close to excess

brake load valve stiff

front brake discs worn inner faces

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play both front top mounts

Fail 13 Mar 2017 82,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre valve stems split - close to excess

brake load valve stiff

front brake discs worn inner faces

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play both front top mounts

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre valves perished

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre valves perished

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,435 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 51,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,205 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,690 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,046 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,125 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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KU55 NEF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU55 NEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU55 NEF registered?

KU55 NEF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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